Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Orlando (PWK–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Orlando
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,015 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and MCO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to MCO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → MCO
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
MCO → PWK
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Other ways to reach Orlando from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Orlando International Airport.
Metric PWK→MCO ORD→MCO MDW→MCO
Distance from PWK 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 22 8
Weekly flights 462 96
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 34m 2h 27m
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Orlando International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · MCO: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
1,015 mi / 1,634 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.
Getting from MCO

Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.

Orlando Climate

Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.

Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.

PWK–MCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance1,015 mi / 1,634 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to MCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Orlando International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,015 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from MCO to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and GYY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PWK to MCO

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to MCO is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,015 miles (1,634 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Gary (GYY).